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One of the best entry level road bikes on the market. The proven and multi award winning Synapse frame with it's lightweight, comfortable characteristics 
One of the best entry level road bikes on the market. The proven and multi award winning Synapse frame with it's lightweight, comfortable characteristics 
Cannondale

2016 Cannondale Synapse AL Sora Road Bike Black

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Your Pre-Order is prioritised (at no additional charge); meaning that as soon as the product arrives with us, we can wrap it straight back up; ready for collection via Click & Collect or despatch to you — it often never even hits the stock room shelves!

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With Pre-Launch, the date when we expect to receive the product ourselves is still a little too hazy to be confident in accepting Pre-Orders.

So, instead, you can submit your email address against the item you are interested in and we will email you as soon as stock arrives on the system.

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The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates provided on product pages.

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We operate a simple 30 days returns policy that applies to all products sold and delivered direct to you, the customer. This means that for any reason you decide that you no longer want the product you may return it in it's original packaging, un-used with the relevant tags attached back to us and once checked we will refund your money within 30 days or replace your product (subject to stock availability). This offer in non-transferable. We do not accept returns that are customer soiled unless faulty and part of a warrantly claim.

Refund Policy

We operate a simple 28 days returns policy that applies to all products sold and delivered direct to you, the customer. This means that for any reason you decide that you no longer want the product you may return it in it's original packaging, un-used with the relevant tags attached back to us and once checked we will refund your money within 28 days or replace your product (subject to stock availability). This offer in non-transferable. We do not accept returns that are customer soiled unless faulty and part of a warrantly claim.

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Damaged or Incorrect Items

If for any reason the product you ordered is incorrect or damaged then naturally we would be happy to replace the product or refund you in full. Please notify us via email or phone of any damages / incorrect products within 7 days of your delivery. Proof of damage will be required.


Returning Products

Should you need to return any products to us then you will be responsible for the cost of the postage. A returns form can be downloaded usling the link below. Once completed please include it in the returning package. On receiving the products we will carry out an inspection and should we find that it was in anyway our fault or the product was faulty then we will happily refund you the cost of the postage. Naturally should we believe it not to be our fault then we may choose not to refund any postage and may choose to claim costs of packaging for returning the products to yourself.

The product will be inspected against “reason for return” before any refund or replacement is posted out / made. Please note that will we only pay collection fees on warranty items unless agreed otherwise. Please ensure receipts are forwarded to us with the return where possible. You are responsible for the product until it is recieved by us. Please ensure that any returns are packed correctly to avoid any damage during transport as this may effect your refunded amount.

Our Returns Form can be downloaded here.



2016 Cannondale Synapse AL Sora Road Bike Black

Season:2016

Brand:Cannondale

Code:VARC12506MBLK

From fast group rides to backroad adventuring, the Synapse Alloy is built for enjoying the miles, at whichever pace you choose. For it's price the bike is very lightweight and the geometry and design gives the bike a great upright and comfortable position. Internal cable routing keep the bike looking neat and tidy whilst the simple black and green colour scheme is on trend and shouldn't date quickly. The Shimano Sora groupset is solid enough in build and offers a good range of gears to suit most terrain. The Bike is finished with Cannondale's own bar, stem and seat post which is comfortable and great quality.  

You may find plenty of talk regarding different geometry of road bikes with some suited to racing and others suited to endurance or sportive. 

In general there is one key difference and that is that the race bike will have a lower front end give more aerodynamic position where as the endurance bike will be higher offering a more comfortable position on the bike. 

Many manufactures have now taken their designs even further by producing frames not only based geometry to suits the different styles but also changing the make up of the frames to suit. For example the Scott Addict is a road race bike. This has a race geometry but also the frame is designed to be stiffer, lighter and extremely responsive. On the other side you have the Scott Solace which has an endurance geometry. This has also been designed to be light and responsive but it's also been designed so areas of the frame flex offering more comfort to the rider over long distances. 

The key when deciding which bike to choose is to first think about what you want from the bike. If comfort is paramount then choose an endurance bike. If speed is top of the list then choose a race bike. 

Technical Information

FRAME - Synapse Alloy, Optimized 6061 Alloy, SAVE PLUS

FORK - Synapse SAVE, Carbon blades, 1-1/8"

RIMS - Maddux RS 3.0, 32-hole

HUBS - Cannondale C4

SPOKES - Stainless Steel, 15g

TIRES - Schwalbe Lugano, 700x25c

PEDALS - Wellgo w/ Clip and Strap

CRANK - FSA Vero, 50/34

BOTTOM BRACKET - FSA Cartridge

CHAIN - KMC Z99, 9-speed

PRODUCT/REARCOGS - Shimano HG-50, 11-32, 9-speed

PRODUCT/FRONT DERAILLEUR - Shimano Sora 3500, 31.8 clamp

PRODUCT/REAR DERAILLEUR - Shimano Sora 3500

SHIFTERS - Shimano Sora 3500

HANDLEBAR - Cannondale C4 Compact, 6061 alloy

GRIPS - Cannondale Grip Bar Tape w/Gel, 3.5mm

STEM - Cannondale C4, 31.8, 6 deg.

HEADSET - Synapse Si, 25mm top cap

BRAKES - Promax RC-459, long reach

PRODUCT/BRAKELEVERS - Shimano Sora 3500

SADDLE - Cannondale Stage Ergo

SEATPOST - Cannondale C4, Alloy, 25.4x300mm

SIZES - 48, 51, 54, 56, 58, 61

 

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